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Red snapper season opens June 1

Recreational bag limit is two red snapper per person per day From FWC: Red snapper is one of the most important recreational and commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and has been for over a century, particularly in the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 29, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Introduce someone to Florida fishing and become a Legacy

Show someone how to fish and make a difference By Bob Wattendorf, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission We Floridians take our fishing seriously. The proof lies in the actions anglers take to ensure a bright fishing future. Between April 1, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 26, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Anglers giving biologists vital tarpon genetic data

Anglers interested in volunteering can get free DNA kit Anglers from across the state are helping biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Mote Marine Laboratory gather valuable information about … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 10, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Gulf red snapper season on hold until June 1

Gulf red snapper season was to open Apr. 15 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds anglers that the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico waters has changed.  The open season now takes place … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 10, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Gulf gag grouper sport season reopens

Two fish limit on gag and black The recreational harvest of gag grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens on April 1 after a two-month closure.  This closure helps reduce the harvest and rebuild the population of … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 1, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Get Outdoors Florida!

It’s official! Getting outdoors is good for you Gov. Charlie Crist and his Cabinet signed a resolution Mar. 24 encouraging families to Get Outdoors Florida!  The resolution recognizes the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights and  promotes Get Outdoors Florida! activities … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 26, 2009 by Walton Outdoors

Gulf red and black grouper fisheries reopen

Gag grouper season opens April 1 The recreational harvest of red and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters reopens on March 15 following a one-month closure.  The recreational harvest of red and black grouper in Gulf state waters … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 15, 2009 by Walton Outdoors